Chapter 13. Taiwan Technology Parks and NGOs

Taiwan is a great example of a region dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life for its citizens through participation in the Innovation Economy. It is a very strong high-tech market. While it lacks land and natural resources, it more than makes up for these inhibiting factors with some terrific strengths in its societal culture: hard work, propensity to save, entrepreneurial orientation, and the capacity to engage in risk-taking activities.

Taiwan attracts great venture capital streams to its industries, so there is plenty of ready capital for both infrastructure investment and business development. It has a highly educated population and an international perspective, which makes it easy ...

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